Monthly Archives: September 2017

Colonoscopy Colonoscopy is the visual examination of the large intestine (colon) using a lighted, flexible fiberoptic or video endoscope. The colon begins in the right-lower abdomen and looks like a big question mark as it moves up and around the … Continue reading →

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG): The Housing Authority of Bergen County. Committed to creating and preserving affordable housing. Homeless or at risk of becoming homeless? The purpose of the ESG program is to assist individuals and families to quickly regain stability … Continue reading →

The Importance of Fiber: As fiber, which is also called roughage or bulk, moves through the intestine undigested, it absorbs large amounts of water. This results in softer, bulkier stools, which reduce the pressure against the wall of the colon, … Continue reading →

Understanding Capsule Endoscopy: Advancing the practice of GI Endoscopy What is capsule endoscopy? Capsule Endoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the middle part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the three portions of the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, … Continue reading →